Tens of thousands of fishing boats set sail from China's coastal provinces as the annual summer fishing moratorium ended in the South China Sea and parts of the East China Sea. Fleets from Guangdong, Fujian and Guangxi headed out for the new fishing season, with many crews preparing to spend around a month at sea. Before departure, fishery authorities inspected fishing nets to ensure they met regulations designed to protect juvenile fish, while coast guard and other law enforcement vessels escorted the fleets out to sea. #China #FishingSeason #Fishing #SouthChinaSea #EastChinaSea